Press Releases
After meeting with activists, community leaders, CMPD, and the National Guard at today's peaceful rally, Congresswoman Alma Adams released the following statement regarding the local law enforcement's decision to make public the footage from the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott:
Charlotte, NC —This evening, Congresswoman Adams returned to Charlotte, North Carolina where she met with local leaders regarding the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott. Following the meeting, she released the following statement.
WASHINGTON, DC —Today Congresswoman Adams announced that she will return to Charlotte, NC Wednesday evening following final votes to meet with local officials and community leaders.
Congresswoman Adams will receive updates on the ongoing investigation of the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott and protests taking place around the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.
Earlier, Congresswoman Adams had private calls with the NAACP, the Department of Justice and Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts.
WASHINGTON, DC — "Earlier this morning I had a call with Mayor Jennifer Roberts; I will continue to work closely with all City officials and community leaders as this case develops. I understand all too well the emotions that many Charlotteans and people all across the nation are feeling. However, violence is not the answer. We have to work together to ensure there is a transparent process and the family of Mr. Keith Lamont Scott and our city gets justice and the answers they deserve.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) participated in the annual NC Business & Economic Development Summit hosted by the 13 Members of the North Carolina Congressional delegation. Key speakers included House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD).
CHARLOTTE— Today Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Rodney Ellis, former President of North Carolina Association of Educators.
CHARLOTTE — Today Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court denied North Carolina’s request to implement voting restrictions recently struck down by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals:
CHARLOTTE — On Wednesday, August 31, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) visited Pedro Salmeron at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia.
After her visit with Pedro Salmeron, Congresswoman Adams released the following statement:
HIGH POINT — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) was excited to share that the 12th District of North Carolina is participating in this year’s Congressional App Challenge at T. Wingate Andrews High School in High Point, NC.
GREENSBORO — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Guilford County Commissioner Ray Trapp visited the Honda Aircraft Company headquarters in Greensboro, NC as the last stop on the Made in the 12th District Tour.